SBE 17: Eighth Khandhaka: Chapter 4

4.

1. At that time a number of Bhikkhus were travelling on the road in the Kosala country. Some of these Bhikkhus went off (the road) to a cemetery in order to get themselves pamsukûla robes; some (other) Bhikkhus did not wait. Those Bhikkhus who had gone to the cemetery for pamsukûla robes, got themselves pamsukûlas; those Bhikkhus who had not waited, said to them: 'Friends, give us also a part (of your pamsukûlas).' They replied, 'We will not give you a part, friends; why have you not waited?'

They told this thing to the Blessed One.

'I prescribe, O Bhikkhus, that you are not obliged to give a part against your will to Bhikkhus who have not waited.'

2. At that time a number of Bhikkhus were travelling on the road in the Kosala country. Some